Persistent Opioid–Induced Hiccups: A Case Report

ABSTRACT Hiccups, also known as singultus, are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm followed by sudden closure of the vocal cords, producing the characteristic “hic” sound. While hiccups are generally harmless, opioids can sometimes cause persistent and disruptive hiccups. Though rare, opioid‐i...

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Main Authors: Shaikha Salah Alhaj, Nada Mansour Abdulhameed, Mishel Zaichenko, Abdul Kareem Abu Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-08-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70669
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